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InfoChachkie
MAY 5, 2011
Agreements with Big Dumb Companies (BDCs) are like DC Comic’s evil villainess, Poison Ivy. You will no doubt craft agreements with companies of similar or even smaller size to your own. You will no doubt craft agreements with companies of similar or even smaller size to your own. Kiss of Death Provisions.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 10, 2010
If you don’t know Montgomery & Co it is one of the premier technology & media focused investment banks in the country (and as Michael corrected me they also have a strong Healthcare / Med tech practice). Shame they didn’t like his suggested name for the company: DreamWorks SKG-MM. We discussed: 1.
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Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
I also recently wrote a post about a company that came in for a presentation and never even got the slides out or presented a demo. Tell them about your personal background but also tell the story about how the idea for the company came about and talk about the early days. photo courtesy of Atlanta Braves. DO NOT drone on endlessly.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 4, 2012
A dysfunctional team, or even one naysayer in a critical position can stall your investment. A good investor can do a lot to help a company, but can't make customers buy products. The kiss of death is for investors to find unanticipated competition you neglected to mention. This is the dreaded “due diligence” process.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 15, 2012
I believe stealth makes sense for large companies who can be sued for “pre-announcing” a new product to stall the market or kill a competitor. I believe stealth makes sense for large companies who can be sued for “pre-announcing” a new product to stall the market or kill a competitor. Get concept feedback early.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 31, 2011
I believe stealth makes sense for large companies who can be sued for “pre-announcing” a new product to stall the market or kill a competitor. I believe stealth makes sense for large companies who can be sued for “pre-announcing” a new product to stall the market or kill a competitor. Get concept feedback early. Tune your website.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 22, 2010
A dysfunctional team, or even one naysayer in a critical position can stall your investment. A good investor can do a lot to help a company, but can't make customers buy products. The kiss of death is for investors to find unanticipated competition you neglected to mention. This is the dreaded “due diligence” process.
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